Our Biodynamic vineyards
CHÂteau Barbanau
27 hectares in Côtes de Provence and Cassis entirely biodynamic
Château Barbanau's vineyards are planted in accordance with the standards of the Côtes de Provence and Cassis appellations, with very old rolle, ugni, clairette, sémillon, marsanne and sauvignon for the whites; fine grenache, syrah, mourvèdre and cabernet for the reds; and elegant cinsault, grenache and syrah for the rosés. The estate is also adapting to global warming, in particular by planting the white grape variety bourboulenc, which is more resistant to drought.
With the least interventionist vineyard management possible, Château Barbanau has been one of Provence's organic pioneers since 2008, and a biodynamic pioneer since 2018. In spring, lambs graze the pastures and enrich the soil. Ploughing is limited to preserve micro-fauna and flora.
As soon as he arrived, Romain Tchenio made a point of planting long hedges, moving olive trees to act as windbreaks, multiplying cypress trees and introducing rare species and melliferous plants. The plots are named after the plants they contain and the animals that roam them.
Our expertise
Biodynamic craftsmanship
"Respect for the land and time to
produce an exceptional wine".
Romain Tchenio
AT THE CASTLE
Elegant, well-balanced wines
Full vinification with indigenous yeasts brings out the full aromatic potential of the terroir. Pressing is gentle and pigeage very limited for the reds, just to break the cap. Romain, true to his vision, introduces new containers and carefully controls temperatures to preserve aromatic freshness during fermentation.
Experience
Discover
Château Barbanau
Our historic estate opens its doors for you to discover it through various festive or bucolic experiences that will take you behind the scenes of our vineyard.
Contact
Barbanau
Our address
Château Barbanau
Hameau de Roquefort
13830 Roquefort-la-Bédoule
Pay us a visit
Monday through Saturday,
from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Open on public holidays except May 1
Closed on Sundays
Contact us for other times
+33 (0)4 42 73 14 60
We distribute
commercial@chateau-barbanau.
+33 (0)6 12 78 03 44
